MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL January 26, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
City Hall, 460 N. Euclid Avenue
Members Present: Mayor Bill Velto, Councilmember James Breitling, Councilmember Carlos A. Garcia, Councilmember Shannan Maust, Councilmember -' Rudy Zuniga
Staff Present: City Manager Michael Blay, Assistant City Attorney Thomas Rice, City Clerk Keri Johnson
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Upland City Council was called to order by Mayor Bill Velto at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Upland City Hall.
2. ADDITIONS-DELETIONS TO AGENDA
None.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION
At 5:01 p.m. Mayor Velto announced that the City Council would recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code
a. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING
LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9)
Case Name: Laureano, Benny v. City of Upland
San Bernardino County Superior Court of California Case No. CIVSB2317284 The City Council reconvened in open session at 6:01 p.m.
5. INVOCATION
Rabbi Stephen Epstein,Temple Sholom
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Assistant Fire Chief Birchfield
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7. PRESENTATIONS
8' CITYATTORNEY
Assistant City Attorney FUC8 announced the City Council n8C8iv8d @ report on C|mead Session Item 4a' and there was Do reportable action during Closed Session. � �
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS �
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Sean Hnss' Upland, spoke about the weed abatement program, questioned the timing Of � the inGp8CbOD8 for the prOgn3[O' and requested that the Council revise the timeline for � inspections. 1
Edgar J@xvinda-Torres, Upland, provided information about the organization Pomona | Valley Pride.
Rose, Upland, spoke regarding immigration and ICE actions and requested that the City open 8 day laborer center. �
Erik F'|unneda. Up|and, spoke regarding immigration and stated he wants more from |OC8| � ' leadership and does not feel there is justice for all.
Bruce James, Upland, provided information about the football and cheer non-profit � program, Upland Outlaws and invited community support. � �
Claudia Bautista PenJ|8G' stated that people in the Q]rO[Ounitv are being abducted by ICE from the Home Depot on Mountain Avenue.
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Rob Pe[hanoue. Up|ond, spoke about the lack of affordable housing and opportunities for � economic development. |
10. CONSENT CALENDAR �
. Councilmember Breitling removed Consent Calendar Item 1 Of for separate action. Mayor Velto and Councilmember Zuniga announced they would recuse themselves from voting � on Item 1DbaG they both serve on the San Antonio Water Company Board and n8CGixo @ | stipend ae Board Members. !
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Moved by: CoUnci|nnemberGarcia
Seconded by: COuOCi|OoemborK88U8t �
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Approve the Consent Calendar i
Motion: Carried Unanimously with �
MaVO[V8ltO and COUOC101Bmbe[ZUO' 8 abstaining from item 1Ob � a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES �
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Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 12. 2O28. � b. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2O03APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 24- | 0004 |
Adopt OndiO8OC8 NO. 2006 8pp[OvD0 Zone Change No. 24-0084to modify the | current zoning designation from Residential Single-Family Low /RS-10\ to ' Public/Institutional /PB/|\ for the property located at the southeast corner of E. � 20[h Street and Flower Court (/\PN� 1O44-OQ1-22\�
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2 c. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF DECEMBER WARRANT AND PAYROLL
REGISTERS
Approve the December warrant registers totaling $29,694,804.26 (check numbers 55353 - 55693 and direct disbursements) and payroll registers totaling $2,116,527.83 (check numbers 164464 — 164481 and electronic fund transfers 59496—60085).
d. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF FUND BALANCE TO SECTION 115 TRUSTS AND OTHER CITY COUNCIL
DESIGNATED ACCOUNTS
Adopt Resolution No. 6863 approving a transfer of fund balance to Section 115 Trusts and other City Council designated accounts in conjunction with the General Fund Reserve Policy for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025. e. TREASURER'S REPORT NOVEMBER 2025
Receive and file the December 2025 Treasurer's Report.
f. 2026 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM
There was discussion regarding program guidelines, single inspection compliance, clear notices regarding violation and what needs to be remedied, and reinspection photos taken from the same angle as the initial violation photos.
Council further requested clarification on the maintenance of native landscape gardens.
Development Services Director Dalquest responded to questions from the Council regarding the inspection timeline and the deadline to submit liens to the San Bernardino County Assessor.
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Garcia
Adopt Resolution No. 6864 declaring unmaintained weeds, grasses, vegetation, and dead or dying combustible debris a public nuisance and authorize staff to begin the 2026 Annual Weed Abatement Program and direct staff to amend the process to include single compliance opportunity, clear and specific notices, and consistent photo documentation.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 25-0005 TO MODIFY TABLE 17.04-2 AND TABLE 17.05-2 OF THE UPLAND ZONING CODE.
Development Services Director Dalquest introduced Senior Planner Winter who presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing and hearing no testimony, closed the public hearing.
Moved by: Councilmember Zuniga
Seconded by: Councilmember Maust
3 Hold first reading by title only, waive further reading and introduce an Ordinance approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 25-0005, which modifies Table 17.04-2 and Table 17.05-2 of the Upland Zoning Code by adding a note specifying that parcels identified in the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element Sites Inventory and rezoned to accommodate low- and very low-income housing units shall have a minimum residential density of 20-dwelling units per acre, pursuant to the requirements of Government Code § 65583; and determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the "Common Sense" Exemption, as set forth in CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3). b. • CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO PROGRAM YEARS 2023-24 AND 2025-26 HUD ANNUAL ACTION PLANS
Development Services Director Dalquest introduced Housing Manager Cotto who presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation.
Housing Manager Cotto responded to questions from the Council regarding the Multi-Family Residential Rehabilitation Program and the Gibson Senior Center improvements.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing and hearing no testimony, closed the public hearing.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia
Seconded by: Councilmember Zuniga
Adopt Resolution No. 6865 approving the substantial amendment to CDBG Program Years 2023-24 and 2025-26 to the City's U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plans and direct staff to transmit all documents and amendments related to the Annual Action Plans to HUD within 30 days of execution.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
No reports.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers announced various activities and events throughout the community.
15. CITY MANAGER
City Manager Blay announced upcoming renovations to the Council Chamber.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, February 9, 2026.
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